Marella Cruises Stage Manager

RWS Entertainment Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in the United Kingdom seeks experienced Stage Managers to oversee stage operations during productions at sea. This role requires relevant experience in stage management, including building stage sets and operating automation systems. The contract lasts a minimum of 6 months, offering competitive pay, meals, and accommodation. Valid STCW certification is required, and the company promotes diversity and inclusion in its hiring practices.

Benefits

Competitive pay

All meals included

Single-occupancy cabin

Qualifications

• Stage management qualification and/or relevant professional experience in a similar role at sea, professional theatre, or touring environment.
• Experience building and maintaining stage sets, scenery and props.
• Experience operating and maintaining stage automation control systems and aerial performer flying systems.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of scenery, props and operate stage automation and performer flying controls.
• Lead the backstage team together with the Entertainment Technical Manager.

Skills

Stage management qualification

Experience in stage sets and props

Stage automation control systems

Health and safety procedures

Basic sound and lighting operation

Basic IT and computer skills

Fluent in English

Sea-going experience

Education

Relevant professional experience

Job description

Stage Manager – Marella Cruises

RWS Global

About RWS Global

RWS Global is a world leader in live moments across entertainment and sports, creating customized guest experiences spanning theatrical productions, live events, immersive destinations, multimedia, consumer products and more.

About The Role

We are recruiting experienced Stage Managers to join our technical teams at sea!

Responsibilities

• Take charge of scenery, props and operate the stage automation and performer flying controls for nightly productions.
• Work with the latest technology & equipment and lead the backstage team together with the Entertainment Technical Manager.

Skills And Experience

• Stage management qualification and/or relevant professional experience in a similar role at sea, in professional theatre or touring environment.
• Experience building and maintaining stage sets, scenery and props in a theatre environment.
• Experience operating and maintaining stage automation control systems and aerial performer flying systems.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures and safe working practices within a theatre environment.
• Good understanding of basic sound and lighting operation.
• Good understanding of basic IT and computer skills.
• Fluent in English with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Previous sea‑going experience is desirable.

Contract Information

The contract period is a minimum of 6 months with competitive pay, all meals, and single‑occupancy cabin. All applicants must hold valid STCW certification (or be willing to obtain it) as well as an ENG1 or PEME seafarer medical certificate.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At RWS Global, our team of bold makers and mold breakers is made of a diverse group of people who we believe make our work stronger. Our stage actively chooses to uplift applicants with diverse racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, sexes, national origins, political affiliations, socio‑economic status, veteran and disability status, and other intersectional dimensions of diversity. We are committed to ongoing learning and development, and implementing programs and initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion in all areas of employment.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

Performing Arts and Spectator Sports